Liam Hogan Explained

Liam Hogan
Full Name:Liam Anthony Hogan
Birth Date:8 February 1989[1]
Birth Place:Salford, England
Height:6feet
Position:Centre-back
Currentclub:Oldham Athletic
Clubnumber:4
Youthyears1:2007–2010
Youthclubs1:Woodley Sports
Years1:2010–2013
Clubs1:FC Halifax Town
Caps1:109
Goals1:3
Years2:2013–2015
Clubs2:Fleetwood Town
Caps2:20
Goals2:0
Years3:2014–2015
Clubs3:Macclesfield Town (loan)
Caps3:9
Goals3:0
Years4:2015–2016
Clubs4:Tranmere Rovers
Caps4:18
Goals4:2
Years5:2016–2017
Clubs5:Gateshead
Caps5:44
Goals5:0
Years6:2017–2020
Clubs6:Salford City
Caps6:89
Goals6:5
Years7:2020–2022
Clubs7:Stockport County
Caps7:78
Goals7:6
Years8:2022–
Clubs8:Oldham Athletic
Caps8:60
Goals8:2
Club-Update:15:49, 28 January 2024 (UTC)

Liam Anthony Hogan (born 8 February 1989) is an English professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for club Oldham Athletic.

Career

Woodley Sports

Hogan started his career at Greater Manchester club Woodley Sports (afterwards known as Stockport Sports) in 2007, remaining in the club's youth setup for three years.

FC Halifax Town

On 1 July 2010, Hogan left Woodley and signed with FC Halifax Town. In his time at the Shaymen he played 109 league games, scoring three times. His first goal came against Nantwich Town with his second coming a week and a half later at Retford United, a game that saw the Shaymen crowned champions of the Northern Premier League Premier Division. His third goal came against Eastwood Town on 18 February 2012.[2]

Fleetwood Town

On 22 May 2013, Hogan announced he was joining Lancashire club Fleetwood Town on a free transfer after his contract with F.C. Halifax ran out.[3] He made his professional debut on 3 August, in a 3–1 home win against Dagenham & Redbridge.[4]

Macclesfield Town (loan)

On 3 November 2014, Hogan was loaned to Conference Premier side Macclesfield Town until 9 December.[5] On 11 December, his loan was extended until 10 January.[6]

Tranmere Rovers

In May 2015 he joined Tranmere Rovers after his release by Fleetwood.[7]

Gateshead

On 17 May 2016, Hogan signed for National League club Gateshead on a free transfer.[8] On 30 July 2016, Hogan scored his first goal for the club in a 3–2 preseason victory at home to Boston United which won Gateshead the game. Hogan became club captain ahead of the 2016–17 season, making his competitive debut on 6 August 2016, as Gateshead beat Chester 3–0 in the first game of the season.

Salford City

In May 2017 he joined Salford City.[9] At the end of the 2017–18 season he was named Player's Player of the Year by his fellow Salford players.[10] During his time with the club he captained them to two promotions, the second of them securing the club's first promotion to the Football League, played 105 games and scored seven goals.

Stockport County

In February 2020 he moved to Stockport County, signing a two-and-a-half-year contract.[11] He scored his first goal for the club on his debut.

Oldham Athletic

Hogan signed for newly relegated National League club Oldham Athletic on 1 June 2022 on a two-year contract.[12]

Personal life

Hogan was born in Salford, England,[13] and is of Irish descent – he and his brother have two Irish grandparents.[14] His younger brother is Irish international footballer Scott and they played together at Salford City College.[15]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
FC Halifax Town2010–11[16] NPL Premier Division4124010462
2011–12[17] Conference North4014040481
2012–13[18] [19] Conference North2804090410
Total10931201401353
Fleetwood Town2013–14League Two160001010180
2014–15League One4000101060
Total20000202024!0
Macclesfield Town (loan)2014–15Conference Premier9010100
Tranmere Rovers2015–16National League1820000182
Gateshead2016–17National League4402010470
Salford City2017–18National League North3431110364
2018–19National League4323070532
2019–20League Two120100031161
Total89551001111057
Stockport County2019–20National League5151
2020–21National League4014010451
2021–22National League2222030272
Total6746040774
Career total356142512033141616

Honours

FC Halifax Town

Salford City

Stockport County

Individual

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Liam Hogan . 11v11 . 19 January 2017.
  2. https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2012/02/18/england/conference-n--s/eastwood-town-fc/fc-halifax-town/1139981/ Eastwood Town vs. Halifax Town 2–2
  3. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/22617268 Fleetwood Town sign Steven Schumacher & Liam Hogan
  4. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/23474873 Fleetwood 3–1 Dag & Red
  5. https://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/29882998 Liam Hogan: Macclesfield sign Fleetwood defender on loan
  6. https://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/30439960 Liam Hogan: Fleetwood Town defender stays at Macclesfield
  7. News: Lois Maynard and Liam Hogan sign for Tranmere Rovers . BBC Sport . 17 February 2020.
  8. Web site: Defender Liam Hogan has left Tranmere after agreeing a one-year deal with National League club Gateshead . Twitter . Tranmere Rovers FC . 17 February 2020.
  9. Web site: Ammies swop for Liam Hogan . Salford City FC . 14 February 2020.
  10. Web site: Salford City Player of the Year 2017-18 . Salford City FC . 14 February 2020.
  11. News: Liam Hogan leaves for Stockport County . Salford City F.C. . 14 February 2020.
  12. News: Liam Hogan: Oldham Athletic sign former Stockport County captain on two-year deal . BBC Sport . 1 June 2022 . 25 June 2022.
  13. Web site: Meet the Salford-born defender about to make history as Salford City captain. August 2019.
  14. Web site: Brentford star ignoring talk over Republic of Ireland eligibility. 5 May 2016.
  15. Web site: Pro-Footballers Go back to College to Celebrate Salford Students' Sporting Success - Salford City College. 13 May 2014.
  16. Web site: FC Halifax Town season 2010/11 . Shaymen Down South . 24 March 2016 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160304055810/http://www.shaymendownsouth.co.uk/townstats/stats1011.htm . 4 March 2016 .
  17. Book: Mike . Williams . Tony . Williams . Non-League Club Directory 2013 . 2012 . Tony Williams Publications . 978-1-869833-77-0 . 202–203.
  18. Web site: L. Hogan . Soccerway . Perform Group . 17 January 2017.
  19. For cup matches not covered by Soccerway: Web site: Chester FC 1 FC Halifax Town 1 . Halifax Courier . 6 October 2012 . 19 January 2017 .
    News: Controversial Cup exit for Blues . Chester FC . 9 October 2012 . 19 January 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170201234044/http://www.chesterfc.com/news/article/halifax-3-chester-1-418386.aspx?pageView=full#anchored . 1 February 2017 . dead .
    News: Cammell Laird 0 FC Halifax Town 1 . Halifax Courier . 10 November 2012 . 19 January 2017 .
  20. News: Form and head to head Halifax v Brackley . Sky Sports . 12 May 2013 . 7 September 2013.
  21. News: AFC Fylde 0–3 Salford City . Josef . Rindl . BBC Sport . 11 May 2019 . 11 May 2019.
  22. Web site: National League: 2021/22: Current table . Soccerbase . Centurycomm . 15 May 2022.
    Web site: Stockport: Squad details: 2021/22 . Soccerbase . Centurycomm . 15 May 2022.
  23. News: Salford City Player of the Year 2017-18 . Salford City FC . 24 April 2018 . 10 July 2021.
  24. News: The Team of the Season for the Vanarama National League have been announced. . Oliver Osborne . Vanarama National League . 19 June 2021 . 10 July 2021.